Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 580

Words failed to capture the turmoil raging within Frederick’s heart.

Jocelyn, on the other hand, was utterly baffled.

Ever since they’d moved into the Winston Estate, their paths crossed more frequently, but Marguerite was always hustling, leaving at dawn and returning well past dusk due to her demanding job.

In all honesty, Jocelyn and Hayes didn’t interact much.

Yet, the words Hayes had for Marguerite were undeniably the highest form of praise.

“Hayes, why would you say that?”

Hayes, hands jammed in his pockets, chin tilted up, appeared to be seriously pondering the question.

“Because… Aunt Marguerite is kind, thoughtful… sincere, and she cares about me…”

He articulated each thought as it came to him. He racked his brain for all of Marguerite’s virtues, wishing he could ascribe every splendid word in the world to her. But to Hayes, even those words seemed too shallow, hardly sufficient to express his true sentiments.

sighed, resigning to a vague summation,

more like family than his

emotion, her heart swelling

are always pure; they gravitate towards those who treat them well. Hayes’ affection for Marguerite was a clear sign of her

The warmth that Hayes’ actual mother Yuna

this in mind, Jocelyn’s heart ached even

that? You’re too stubborn. No matter the past grudges, for the sake of

was in turmoil, his emotions unsettled after three long years, yet

were unfocused, shrouded in a thick fog of

I say I’d look into it,

you investigate?” Jocelyn

reddened, his demeanor icy,

her know about what you’re doing for her? Listen, as someone who’s been through it all, you shouldn’t hide everything from her. Love is love. Don’t play games. with mixed signals. If you investigate behind her back, how

words were blunt. She had been caught between Marguerite and her son, never daring to

sure which was stronger in

to the Winston Estate, their daily interactions had slowly revealed his true feelings to

she had to

linger, but it had become irrelevant.